Former Miami University star Adam Eaton traded to White Sox

9:38 AM,
Dec. 11, 2013

Adam Eaton turned 25 last week.

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Courtesy of Miami University Athletic Communications

OXFORD, Ohio - Former Miami University outfielder Adam Eaton found himself right in the middle of a big trade on Tuesday. Eaton, a three-year letter winner for the RedHawks, was part of a three-way trade that sent him from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Chicago White Sox. He has spent parts of the last two seasons in the majors, totaling 88 games played in the majors and batting .254 with five home runs and seven stolen bases.

A native of Springfield, Ohio, Eaton entered the 2013 season rated as a top-100 prospect by both Baseball America (No. 73) and MLB.com (No. 97) after hitting .318 or better in ...